CM Hospitalar (BSP:VVEO3) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


BSP:VVEO3 CM Hospitalar SA BSP:VVEO3
79 GF Score
Price R$1.23
GF Value R$1.99
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is CM Hospitalar Beneish M-Score?

CM Hospitalar BSP:VVEO3 +0.82% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:VVEO3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 113 Medical Distribution companies, CM Hospitalar ranks better than 78.76% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for CM Hospitalar's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:VVEO3' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.26   Max: -1.69
Current: -2.82

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CM Hospitalar was -1.69. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.26.


CM Hospitalar Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CM Hospitalar's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CM Hospitalar Beneish M-Score Chart

CM Hospitalar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.29 -1.93 -1.69 -3.19 -2.72

CM Hospitalar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.31 -3.25 -2.66 -2.72 -2.82

BSP:VVEO3 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, CM Hospitalar's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CM Hospitalar Beneish M-Score vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, CM Hospitalar's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CM Hospitalar's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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CM Hospitalar Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of CM Hospitalar for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.9034+0.528 * 0.7594+0.404 * 1.0554+0.892 * 1.0174+0.115 * 1.0067
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9217+4.679 * -0.035131-0.327 * 1.0262
=-2.82

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was R$1,910 Mil.
Revenue was 2831.92 + 3132.871 + 2833.653 + 2815.509 = R$11,614 Mil.
Gross Profit was 446.479 + 447.062 + 415.63 + 422.451 = R$1,732 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$4,645 Mil.
Total Assets was R$8,964 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$870 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$344 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$1,360 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$3,500 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$2,801 Mil.
Net Income was -57.008 + -78.346 + 226.877 + -71.358 = R$20 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = R$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -47.807 + 171.141 + 81.304 + 130.42 = R$335 Mil.
Total Receivables was R$2,078 Mil.
Revenue was 2784.893 + 2936.805 + 2946.8 + 2747.167 = R$11,416 Mil.
Gross Profit was 384.218 + 122.49 + 390.28 + 395.471 = R$1,292 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$5,160 Mil.
Total Assets was R$9,371 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R$795 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R$317 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R$1,451 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$2,793 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$3,626 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1910.292 / 11613.953) / (2078.336 / 11415.665)
=0.164482 / 0.18206
=0.9034

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1292.459 / 11415.665) / (1731.622 / 11613.953)
=0.113218 / 0.149098
=0.7594

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (4644.819 + 870.418) / 8963.502) / (1 - (5160.115 + 794.998) / 9371.027)
=0.384701 / 0.364519
=1.0554

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=11613.953 / 11415.665
=1.0174

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(317.139 / (317.139 + 794.998)) / (344.024 / (344.024 + 870.418))
=0.285162 / 0.283277
=1.0067

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(1360.494 / 11613.953) / (1450.833 / 11415.665)
=0.117143 / 0.127091
=0.9217

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((2800.995 + 3499.61) / 8963.502) / ((3626.078 + 2793.118) / 9371.027)
=0.702918 / 0.685005
=1.0262

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(20.165 - 0 - 335.058) / 8963.502
=-0.035131

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

CM Hospitalar has a M-score of -2.82 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 mean?
CM Hospitalar (BSP:VVEO3) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CM Hospitalar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CM Hospitalar ranks #24 out of 113 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is CM Hospitalar's Beneish M-Score too high?
CM Hospitalar's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, CM Hospitalar ranks #24 out of 113 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CM Hospitalar has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CM Hospitalar's Beneish M-Score compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, CM Hospitalar ranks #24 out of 113 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CM Hospitalar in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Medical Distribution company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Distribution industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CM Hospitalar and its competitors. CM Hospitalar's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CM Hospitalar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CM Hospitalar (BSP:VVEO3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.99, compared to a current price of R$1.23 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. CM Hospitalar's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CM Hospitalar (BSP:VVEO3), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CM Hospitalar (BSP:VVEO3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CM Hospitalar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$1.23 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.99. GuruFocus considers CM Hospitalar to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:VVEO3:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: R$1.99 vs. price of R$1.23 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:VVEO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CM Hospitalar Business Description

Address Avenue Luiz Maggioni, 2727, Distrito Empresarial Pref. Luiz Roberto Jabali, Ribeirao Preto, SP, BRA, 14072-055
CM Hospitalar SA is a distributor of hospital materials and medicines in the Brazilian market.
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